Why is Proper Tire Pressure Important?

Be prepared for what the road ahead brings, and always
maintain proper tire pressure on your vehicle.

At South Bay Lincoln, we think it’s important to keep our
customers and their vehicles safe on the road with properly maintained tire
pressure. Not only is it easy to do, but it can make a huge difference while on
the road. Properly inflated tires are safer, prolonging the lifespan of other
components on your vehicle, and will save you time and money.

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Safety

Tires that are improperly inflated are prone to blowouts.
Blowouts typically occur when tires are under-inflated or over-inflated and
that can be dangerous while driving. Tires that are under or over-inflated will
also have wear down faster, making them more likely to need replacement or
leave you stranded if they are damaged while driving. Over-inflated tires also
tend to make less contact with the ground, making stopping more difficult.

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Keeping Your Car in Good Shape

Maintaining proper tire pressure will ensure that the
suspension and wheel assemblies on the vehicle are kept in proper working
order. If the tires are under or over-inflated, it can put unnecessary stress
on steering and suspension linkage. There is also a strong likelihood that you
will be wearing down the tires prematurely.

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Put Down Your Pocket Book

By simply keeping your tires at the right pressure you will
save yourself time and money. As we discussed earlier, tires that are
improperly inflated will wear faster. Tires that are inflated too much will
wear in the middle. Tires that are inflated too little will wear on the sides
of the tread. In addition to the tread, you will also prolong the life of your
suspension components and brakes. The longer you keep the vehicle in great
condition, the longer it will last.

One final way tire pressure can affect your pocket book is
at the gas pump. Tires that are kept at their required pressure will get the
best gas mileage. Engineers have designed both the tires and the vehicle to
work under certain conditions, and they work best when kept under those
conditions.

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How Often to Fill Your Tires

It is best to check your tire pressures monthly. Most
typical tires require 32 to 35 psi and you can normally find the
recommendations on your auto’s door jamb sticker or vehicle owner’s manual. Tires
are known for loosing anywhere from to 2 to 5 pounds of pressure per month.
This can vary depending on driving habits and the types of tires that you have.
Keep a tire pressure gauge in the vehicle for these monthly checks, as well as
for cases of emergencies.

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Keep in Mind

Your tires play a very large role in how the vehicle will
perform. Keeping your tires properly inflated saves you time and money in the
long run. It will also make for the most comfortable ride, as your tires will
absorb the bumps and the cracks in the road. Check your tires monthly to ensure
that they are always ready for the road.

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Keeping our customers safe is important to us here at South
Bay Lincoln. Contact us here for
more information on your car care maintenance service needs.